Store Manager in Training

CVS Health•Clinton, MA

About The Position

The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) is a development-focused role designed to prepare the employee for a CVS Store Manager position. The 16-week, self-paced and collaborative program combines virtual and hands-on learning experiences. Development is supported by a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach. The role supports the store as a member of the management team and involves leading consistently with CVS values and policies, engaging colleagues in the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health, and developing skills in communication, customer care, merchandising, and inventory and asset management. The position requires flexibility to work a schedule that may vary with business needs, transfer to CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market, and accept promotion opportunities as they arise. Selection for the program does not guarantee promotion; promotion depends on factors including performance and availability of openings.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
  • Ability to transfer to CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market.
  • Willingness to accept promotion to a Store Manager role at any location in the designated market.
  • Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

  • Four-year college degree; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Responsibilities

  • Participate actively in Key Learning Experiences with a leader during the structured development program.
  • Support the store as a member of the management team and lead in accordance with CVS values and policies.
  • Engage colleagues in support of CVS’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing to support and lead the team.
  • Perform customer care duties to provide high levels of service.
  • Execute merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
  • Manage store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.
  • Be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion anywhere in the designated market and transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within that market.
  • Work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs
  • Other resources supporting colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
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